The festival has featured the likes of Chet Faker (Nick Murphy), Matt Corby, Angus and Julia Stone and Forbes' own Vera Blue over the years, and this year's bill includes locally and internationally renowned artists.

"The talent we put on the stage is the same talent you would expect in headlining festivals in metro areas all over the world," Matt Clifton said.

Festival hopes to lift spirits, and the economy

Mr Clifton said it was especially pertinent for these events to come to regional areas as the worst drought conditions in living memory grip much of the state, and the nation.

"They are hard hit, some of the local farmers and local businesses, they all feel the pinch so if what we do can bring help to those guys as well as provide entertainment and a bit of fun for the community then we all kind of win a little."

This year's headliner, Sydney group PNAU, said driving into the drought-ravaged central west was "heartbreaking" to see.

"It's very different when you see it [drought] up close and so I think being a part of something that is going to help the community and put some money and excitement back in the community, I think that is so important," said PNAU's frontman Nick Littlemore.

Push for more regional youth festivals

PNAU producer Sam Littlemore said as unease intensified in Sydney's live music scene amid lock-out laws and festival regulations, it was a key time to showcase the region's potential.

"It's becoming more important as Sydney becomes more and more shutdown.

"We really look to the regions to set the example for how good it can be, how great we can have every festival and every culture and try to bring everyone together," Mr Littlemore said.